British Family Leaves Bulgaria: Medical Negligence Case
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* Who: Christine and Eric Thompson, a British couple.
* When: They moved to Bulgaria in 2016 and are now planning to leave. Christine experienced medical issues starting around 2016/2017 and 2020.
* Where: Bulgaria, specifically a villa wiht four bedrooms, stables and land near the Balkan mountains.
* What:
* The couple is selling their Bulgarian home (£242,000 value) to return to their home country.
* They initially moved to Bulgaria seeking a slower pace of life, beautiful nature, and lower costs.
* They are now dissatisfied with Bulgaria, citing poor service, unfriendly locals, and high costs for some goods.
* Christine has experienced two near-fatal medical incidents due to what they describe as negligent care in Bulgarian state hospitals.
* A prolonged prescription of heart medication (started in 2016, continued past the recommended six months) damaged her heart and thyroid.
* Incorrect diabetes medication (prescribed in 2020) caused her body to ”exclude itself” and led to further health problems (joint pain, bone inflammation, kidney issues, hyperthyroidism, weight gain, metabolic problems).
* She was discharged from the hospital when she refused to continue taking the incorrect medication.
* They feel Bulgaria lacks direction due to frequent coalition governments and corruption.
* Why: The primary reason for leaving is the poor quality of the healthcare system, which Christine believes has already almost killed her twice and poses a continued threat to her health.